Senior Supply Management Specialist – Drilling & Completions

Senior Supply Management Specialist – Drilling & Completions

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Supply Management Specialist with 15–20 years of experience supporting Drilling & Completions (D&C;) operations within the Oil & Gas industry. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep commercial expertise, solid contract negotiation capabilities, and a continuous improvement mindset. This role will lead high‑impact sourcing initiatives, manage complex supplier relationships, and provide commercial guidance to D&C;

leadership.

• Lead long‑term sourcing strategies for complex D&C; categories, including drilling services, completions services, well construction materials, and specialized downhole technologies.
• Serve as a senior commercial advisor to Drilling & Completions leadership, providing guidance on market trends, cost drivers, contracting strategies, and supplier risks.
• Drive category governance, forecasting, strategic decision‑making, and value creation initiatives.

• Lead negotiations for high‑value, high‑risk contracts, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), performance‑based models, multi‑year service contracts, and integrated D&C; service packages.
• Mitigate commercial, operational, and supply chain risk through strategic contracting frameworks.
• Collaborate with Legal, HSE, and Well Engineering to support contract execution and issue resolution.

• Develop and oversee complex RFPs/RFQs for D&C; goods and services across multiple geographies or asset teams.
• Perform advanced bid evaluations, scenario analyses, and cost modeling.
• Drive supplier selection with a structured, defensible, and data‑driven approach.

• Identify long‑term value opportunities around cost efficiency, process optimization, supplier innovation, and performance improvement.
• Champion continuous improvement practices, including standardization, automation, and compliance strengthening.
• Mentor junior SM professionals on sourcing methodologies and strategic commercial thinking.

• Act as the senior point of contact for key D&C; suppliers and internal operational leaders.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, risk mitigation plans, and contract management strategies.
• Build strong relationships with Drilling Superintendents, Well Engineers, Finance, HSE, and Supply Chain leadership.

• 15–20 years of Supply Management experience in the Oil & Gas sector, with significant focus on Drilling & Completions.
• Deep knowledge of D&C; categories (drilling fluids, OCTG, wellheads, completions equipment, wireline, cementing, directional drilling, etc.).
• Proven success negotiating complex, high‑value service contracts.
• Expert‑level understanding of sourcing, contracting, category management, and supplier governance.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and risk management skills.
• Demonstrated experience driving strategic improvements and leading cross‑functional initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced certifications (CPSM, CIPS, SCMP).
• Experience supporting both offshore and onshore drilling programs.
• Leadership or mentorship experience within a supply chain organization.

• Strategic thinking and long‑term planning capability.
• Strong commercial judgment and decision‑making.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and guide operational leaders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and safety mindset.